Positive Grid Spark 2 BK

I needed a small amp that I can easily carry on my bicycle for jazz combo gigs in small venues. Getting a great jazz sound is quite important to me, and since the other small amps I tried were "just OK" I decided to take a chance on the Spark 2 before its official release.

The setup and learning curve were quick, and I was able to dial in a very convincing Deluxe Reverb tone easily. The next night I took it to rehearsal with 16 piece Latin jazz orchestra with drums and percussion. This group is LOUD, and the Spark 2 held its own - I was even asked to turn it down! Since then I've had lots of compliments from other musicians. The FRFR sounds great when streaming music with Bluetooth, so now I find I'm using the Spark 2 for practice more than my main amp.

I've only just scratched the surface of features and tones, and I'm really happy with it. My only criticism is a small one: there is no spring reverb, and the alternatives are good but not great.

The Positive Grid Spark 2 is a 50 watt smart electric, acoustic, and bass guitar amplifier. Its dimensions are 375 x 180 x 214 mm and weighs approximately 5.5 kg, making the amplifier portable and easy to carry. The rechargeable battery that can be attached as an option makes it even better by giving additional up to 12 hours of play time.

Performance with Bass Guitar

The Spark 2 is perfect for practicing and playing bass guitar pieces because it provides clear and powerful sounds. The product also has advanced features which allow bassists to upgrade their sound with 33 amp models and 43 effect pedals which add additional dimension to their audio experience. For even better audio performance, the product comes with angled full range speakers and dual bass reflex ports which ensure enhanced audio dynamism.

Supplementary Specs

The Spark 2 comes with more additional features like a built in looper for recording audio of up to 60 seconds and Bluetooth for streaming music. You can also link the Spark 2 with Spark app which has a rotatable library of tones to practice with, and Smart Jam technology to jam with bassists by creating samples based on the user’s style of play.

Conclusion

The Positive Grid Spark 2 is one of the most advanced and portable amplifiers in the market. Its light weight makes it the preferred product for traveling Bass Guitarists that perform live in events and enhances performance where sound quality is desired.

I ordered this on a whim just to use as a bedroom "toy" to play around different effects, and was also expecting a lot of bugs/issues with the app.

It's quite powerful and build quality has been impressive so far. To be fair, app is not the best but I was expecting worse and it works smooth enough. As a bluetooth speaker, it also does a respectable job. The only part I have slight issues with is the looper, which I could not get fully yet, but it might be just me.

Thanks Thomann as always for quick shipping and service.